New soldiers arriving for their first day of basic training at Fort Jackson, S.C., are "welcomed" by drill sergeants from both the Army and Army Reserve. (Sgt. 1st Class Brian Hamilton/Army) The ...

For decades, Air Force recruits went through basic training without any exposure to planes. Now, boot camp will revolve around them.

A U.S. Marine Corps recruit with Company F., 2nd Battalion, Recruit Training Regiment, navigates over an obstacle during basic warrior training at Page Field on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris ...

Fifty-five years have come and gone. In the spring of 1964, I was a 19-year-old basic trainee at the U.S. Army Training Center at Fort Ord. I’d embarked upon a personal mission and was convinced that ...

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Oscar Puentes, a student at Drill Instructor School, Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, shouts a command during drill and ceremony practice at MCRD San Diego, Feb. 22, ...

Many people love sports. Sports are comforting for the soul. Sports provide fulfillment. Sports helps provide structure. And, in some cases, they can help save lives. For the vast majority of people, ...

Buoyed by an increase in recruiting, the U.S. Army will expand its basic combat training in what its leaders hope reflects a turning point as it prepares to meet the challenges of future wars. The ...

New soldiers arriving for their first day of basic combat training on Fort Jackson, S.C., are welcomed by drill sergeants from both the Army and Army Reserve. (Sgt. 1st Class Brian Hamilton/ Army) In ...

Recruits at HMS Raleigh are training to be in one of the world's most powerful navies, where physical and mental resilience are equally important.